Vikings' Mike Pettine, former Browns head coach, retiring
Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings outside linebackers coach Mike Pettine against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Minnesota Vikings assistant head coach and former Cleveland Browns head coach Mike Pettine is retiring after 25 seasons on NFL sidelines.
Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell made the announcement on Tuesday.
Pettine, 59, has been with Minnesota since 2022, also coaching the outside linebackers the past two seasons.
He compiled a 10-22 record from 2014-15 as the head coach of the Browns.
Pettitte began his NFL coaching career with the Baltimore Ravens (2002-08) before serving as defensive coordinator for the New York Jets (2009-12) and Buffalo Bills (2013).
After his stint in Cleveland, he was a consultant for the Seattle Seahawks (2017), defensive coordinator of the Green Bay Packers (2018-20) and a senior defensive assistant with the Chicago Bears (2021).
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